The Master of Private Law (MPrivateLaw) gives you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the core areas of law that are fundamentally important to commercial practice.

As a student, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of the current issues and developments that are vitally important to lawyers involved in commercial litigation and commercial transactions, including contract law, the law of torts, equity, restitution, trusts and remedies.

It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of private law.

The Master of Private Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program.

As a Master of Private Law student, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law, including:

• The rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies
• The theories and policies that underpin those common law and equitable principles and relevant statutory interventions
• Challenges that arise in the application of those rules and principles in particular transactions and in litigation
• Current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines.

You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.